Archive · 31 Jul 2026
US-Iran War Escalates as Pakistan Urges Talks
The United States and Iran have started fighting again after a short break.
Pakistan says the two countries are still talking to stop the fighting.
The talks focus on keeping ships safe in the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that many ships use.
Saudi Arabia and Egypt joined the US in attacking Iranian-backed groups.
The US military said it launched a big attack on Iran after missiles hit a US base in Jordan.
US and Iran have resumed hostilities after a brief pause, with Washington striking Iranian targets in response to attacks on a US base in Jordan.
Pakistan reports that diplomatic talks between the US and Iran are still ongoing, focusing on de-escalation and securing navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Saudi Arabia has joined US forces in striking Iran-backed groups in Iraq, and Egypt has suffered a drone attack on gas vessels at its port of Damietta.
The conflict has prompted Saudi Arabia to announce a maritime defence alliance of 14 regional countries to protect shipping around the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
The US Central Command described its recent operations as a "heavy wave of strikes against Iran" following Iranian missile attacks on US forces.
- Who
- United States, Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, China
- What
- Renewed fighting between the US and Iran, with diplomatic talks ongoing
- When
- July 30-31, 2026
- Where
- US-Iran conflict zone, Strait of Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab Strait, Gulf of Oman
- Why
- To de-escalate tensions and secure navigation after attacks on US forces
- Conflict
- US-Iran War
- Date of renewed fighting
- July 30-31, 2026
- Key diplomatic focus
- Strait of Hormuz
- Key allies involved
- Saudi Arabia, Egypt
- Key military action
- US Central Command heavy wave of strikes
